Sunset at Ulu Watu and Kecak “ fire dance “ performance

Pura Luhur Uluwatu is regarded as one of the six most important temples in Bali. Its location on the south westernmost precinct of this magical island guards the Balinese from the evil spirit of the ocean.

Enjoy a leisurely ride to Bali’s southernmost extremity, through the desolate limestone hills of Bukit peninsula. The topography of the terrain, being the only non-volcanic one, offers unique sights dominated by plants of arid land such as teak and cactus. Always under-populated, it was a no man’s land, except for the few native settlers, during pre-tourism time. Nowadays, lured by the beauty of its deserted beaches and excellent surfs, visitors have come and some investors have even built villas on several of its hill-tops overlooking the Indian Ocean. At the very end of this peninsula, perched on a sheer cliff, is the highly venerated temple of Ulu Watu. A group of monkeys that dwell the surrounding forest are regular visitors….Beware your glasses!!! Toward sunset, a troop of dancers from the village stage the hilarious Kecak dance performance, climaxed by a semi-trance fire-walk.